American Journal on Addictions
SSCI-ISI SCOPUS (1992-2023)
1055-0496
1521-0391
Mỹ
Cơ quản chủ quản: Wiley-Blackwell , WILEY
Lĩnh vực:
Clinical PsychologyPsychiatry and Mental HealthMedicine (miscellaneous)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder and Drug‐DependenceA randomized clinical trial was conducted to evaluate whether Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an effective cognitive‐behavioral treatment for suicidal individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), would also be effective for drug‐dependent women with BPD when compared with treatment‐as‐usual (TAU) in the community. Subjects were randomly assigned to either DBT or TAU for a ye... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 8 Số 4 - Trang 279-292 - 1999
Psychiatric Symptoms in Methamphetamine UsersThe Methamphetamine Treatment Project (MTP) offers the opportunity to examine co‐occurring psychiatric conditions in a sample of 1016 methamphetamine users participating in a multisite outpatient treatment study between 1999—2001. Participants reported high levels of psychiatric symptoms, particularly depression and attempted suicide, but also anxiety and psychotic symptoms. They also repo... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 13 Số 2 - Trang 181-190 - 2004
Delay Discounting, Locus of Control, and Cognitive Impulsiveness Independently Predict Tobacco Dependence Treatment Outcomes in a Highly Dependent, Lower Socioeconomic Group of SmokersTobacco use disproportionately affects lower socioeconomic status (SES) groups. Current explanations as to why lower SES groups respond less robustly to tobacco control efforts and tobacco dependence treatment do not fully account for this disparity. The identification of factors that predict relapse in this population might help to clarify these differences. Good candidates f...
Tập 21 Số 3 - Trang 221-232 - 2012
Compulsive buyingObjective Although compulsive buying (CB) seems to be not only prevalent but even increasing in prevalence, it often remains neglected or minimized in clinical settings. There is a need for a greater understanding and recognition of this problem. The aim of this article is to summarize the current knowledge regarding CB and to offer thoughts regarding clas...
Tập 24 Số 2 - Trang 132-137 - 2015
A review of co‐morbid tobacco and cannabis use disorders: Possible mechanisms to explain high rates of co‐useBackground Tobacco and cannabis are among the most commonly used psychoactive substances worldwide, and are often used in combination. Evidence suggests that tobacco use contributes to an increased likelihood of becoming cannabis dependent and similarly cannabis use promotes transition to more intensive tobacco use. Further, tobacco use threatens cannabis ...
Tập 24 Số 2 - Trang 105-116 - 2015
Clinical Review of InhalantsWhile the rate of inhalant abuse continues to rise in this country, it remains one of the least studied or discussed groups of abused substances. This review focuses on the current knowledge of the epidemiology, pharmacology, and sequela of inhalant abuse. We will discuss three groups of inhalants: volatile solvents, nitrous oxide, and nitrites. We will then conclude by proposing means by ... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 10 Số 1 - Trang 79-94 - 2001
Association of Substance Use and VA Service-Connected Disability Benefits with Risk of Homelessness among Veterans
Tập 20 Số 5 - Trang 412-419 - 2011
Screening for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Older Adults Using a Modified Version of the CAGEThis study examined the sensitivity, specificity, and receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves of a modified version of the CAGE, a screening measure used in the detection of older alcohol‐ and drug‐abusing individuals. In a retrospective review of clinical records of 976 patients screened by a geriatric substance abuse program, the authors examined patients'responses on a modified ... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 10 Số 4 - Trang 319-326 - 2001
Obesity and Its Relationship to Addictions: Is Overeating a Form of Addictive Behavior?Obesity is a major public health problem and notoriously difficult to treat. There are many parallels between obesity/overeating and addictions to alcohol and drugs. This paper discusses similarities between obesity and addictive disorders, including common personality characteristics, disruptive behavior syndromes, and brain mechanisms. Although there are important differences between ove... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 18 Số 6 - Trang 439-451 - 2009
Inpatient Desire to Drink as a Predictor of Relapse to Alcohol Use Following TreatmentCravings for alcohol are identified as a trigger for relapse, though laboratory studies of cravings produce mixed results in predicting relapse. The objective of this analysis is to assess the usefulness of craving as a predictor of relapse by assessing 218 adult, alcohol‐dependent patients admitted to two separate residential addiction treatment programs. Days craving reported in the week... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 15 Số 3 - Trang 242-245 - 2006